National Services

United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Address: 2nd Floor, Edward House, 2 Wakely Street, London EC1V 7LTPhone: 020 7014 9955Fax: 020 7014 9977E-mail: info@ukcp.org.ukWebsite: http://www.psychotherapy.org.ukOffice Hours: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 4.00pmComment: UKCP exists to promote and maintain the profession of psychotherapy for the benefit of the public, throughout the UK. They produce a National Register of Psychotherapists and only psychotherapists who meet their training requirements and abide by their ethical guidelines are included. For details of registered psychotherapists contact them on the number above or look up information on their website.

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Address: BACP House, 15 St. Johns Business Park, Lutterworth, Leicester LE17 4HBPhone: 01455 883300Fax: 01455 550243E-mail: bacp@bacp.co.ukWebsite: http://www.bacp.co.ukOffice Hours: Monday – Friday 8.45am – 5.00pmComment: Provides support for counsellors and an ethical framework for good practice. Produces a journal and organises seminars and conferences. Able to provide lists of accredited counsellors working in your local area, this information is available online or by telephoning the number above.